Transino
Melano Signal Essence
My skin tone evened out noticeably, and it stayed hydrated without feeling heavy. The texture softened too, especially on rougher patches.
24 of 24 ingredients identified
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Category breakdown
Emollient · 8Soothing · 4Active · 3Solvent / vehicle · 3Preservative · 2Humectant · 1Antioxidant · 1Surfactant · 1Other · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Extract + Tranexamic AcidChamaecyparis Obtusa Extract + Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateMorus Bombycis Root Extract + Tranexamic AcidCarthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Extract + Tranexamic AcidGeranium Thunbergii Extract + Tranexamic AcidGeranium Thunbergii Extract + Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Full ingredient breakdown
1
A brightening active particularly effective on stubborn pigmentation.
2
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
3
A sugar-based humectant that holds water and helps skin resist dehydration stress.
4
Extract from Chamaecyparis obtusa (Japanese hinoki cypress). Rich in hinokitiol (β-thujaplicin) and flavonoids with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Used in Transino formulas for skin-calming benefits alongside brightening actives.
5
Extract from the root of Morus bombycis (Japanese white mulberry). Contains oxyresveratrol and stilbenes that act as tyrosinase inhibitors, reducing melanin production. Used in Transino brightening serums alongside Tranexamic Acid for complementary brightening.
6
The calcium salt form of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which is more stable than panthenol and supports fibroblast activity, skin regeneration, and moisturization.
7
An extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) flowers, traditionally used to calm redness and irritation due to its flavonoid content and anti-inflammatory properties.
8
Extract from Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) flowers or seeds. Contains carthamin and other flavonoids with antioxidant activity. Used in Transino and Shiseido products for antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
9
Extract from Geranium thunbergii (Gennosyoko, ゲンノショウコ), a Japanese wild geranium used in traditional kampo medicine. Contains geraniin, an ellagitannin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Used in Transino's brightening serum.